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Texas mountain laurel

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Plantae ›Phylum: Tracheophyta ›Class: Magnoliopsida ›Order: Fabales ›Family: Fabaceae ›Genus: Dermatophyllum

About

Dermatophyllum secundiflorum is a species of flowering shrub or small tree in the pea family, Fabaceae, that is native to the southwestern United States (Texas, New Mexico) and Mexico (Chihuahua and Coahuila south to Hidalgo, Puebla and Querétaro). Common names include Texas mountain laurel, Texas mescalbean, frijolito, and frijolillo. Although "mescalbean" is among the plant's common appellations, it bears no relation to the Agave species used to make the spirit mezcal, nor to the peyote cactus...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Texas mountain laurel?
The scientific name of Texas mountain laurel is Dermatophyllum secundiflorum.
What kingdom does Texas mountain laurel belong to?
Texas mountain laurel belongs to the kingdom Plantae.
What phylum does Texas mountain laurel belong to?
Texas mountain laurel belongs to the phylum Tracheophyta.
What class does Texas mountain laurel belong to?
Texas mountain laurel belongs to the class Magnoliopsida.
What order does Texas mountain laurel belong to?
Texas mountain laurel belongs to the order Fabales.
What family does Texas mountain laurel belong to?
Texas mountain laurel belongs to the family Fabaceae.
What genus does Texas mountain laurel belong to?
Texas mountain laurel belongs to the genus Dermatophyllum.